Protection of consumer data discussed
Consumers would have more control over how their data is used and distributed under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 4.
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Bill would reduce special designated licenses
Certain alcohol vendors would be able to temporarily expand their operations under a bill considered Feb. 3 by the General Affairs Committee.
Read MoreCareer-readiness, dual-credit education funding sought
The Legislature would provide additional funding for career-readiness and dual-credit education initiatives under a proposal heard Feb. 3 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreFAFSA completion requirement considered
Nebraska students would have to complete and submit a federal college financial aid application before they graduate from high school under a proposal heard Feb. 3 by the Education Committee.
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Compensation for amateur athletes considered
College and university athletes could earn income under a bill heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 3.
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Data collection program proposed to improve broadband availability
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony on a bill Feb. 3 that would help Nebraska obtain federal funding for increased broadband availability.
Read MoreSmoking, vaping restrictions sought
The General Affairs Committee considered three bills Feb. 3 designed to reduce smoking and vaping by teenagers and young adults.
Read MoreHair discrimination would be banned
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections.
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Injury leave for school employees considered
School employees who are injured by another person while at work would receive injury leave under a bill heard Feb. 3 by the Education Committee.
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Anti-bias and implicit bias training would be required
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill that seeks to strengthen enforcement of the state’s ban on racial profiling by law enforcement.
Read MoreBill calls for review of regulations
New state rules and regulations would be reviewed periodically under a bill considered Jan. 31 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Immunity proposed for emergency child removal
A person assisting a child believed to be in imminent danger would be eligible for legal immunity under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 31.
Read MoreAirport maintenance fund proposed
State sales and use tax imposed on the sale or lease of aircraft would be used to maintain Nebraska’s airports under a bill heard Jan. 31 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreCap proposed on game and parks property
The state Game and Parks Commission could not increase the amount of property it owns under a proposal heard by the Natural Resources Committee Jan. 30.
Read MoreFree speech protections for student journalists, advisers stalls
A bill to expand protections to student journalists and their advisers stalled on select file Jan. 31.
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